I have a pair of Outdoor Research gloves that work very well in those temps. The key is to get going, and then stop a few minutes afterwards so that your warm blood goes to your fingers and toes instead of your hungry legs. If you take that step, you can keep warm even in pretty cold conditions.

I use my ski gloves - Black Diamonds circa 1992 - best $180 I ever spent. I think it's easier to keep your hands warm on a bike than a lift.....feet are another thing altogether. Winter shoes, two pair of socks, pair of foot warmers inside, neoprene foot covers.....still they get cold - I think it goes right through the cleats. Those kind of temps, may only be good for 2 - 3 hours max. Some prefer flats and winter boots for warmth but I prefer being clipped in.

B- Hell yes I have the game changer on hand! Sailor Jerry's and hot apple cider mix! I want to try and find those little paper cups that insane asylums use for pills...not for pills though, just for doling out the hot elixir.

I don't believe in one ultimate glove. I carry two to three depending on the temps. From left to right (and respectively thinnest to thickest), Dakine spring ski glove (no insulation), Specialized Deflect glove (moderate insulation), and and old pair of Marmot Randonee ski gloves (moderate down insulation with a super supple leather palm for good grip feel). Some people I know use Smart Wool liners under a moderate glove with great effect.

There are two types of people in this world when it comes to active body temperature moderation: those who don't mind pulling off that outer layer and those that would rather pit-drip than stop moving. I can't stand to sweat my clothes and gloves when it is cold out so I swap gloves out a fair amount--which is when your pants' pockets really come in handy. Winter is conquerable.

I ride Five Ten Impact shoes in the winter. They are devoid of vents and have no cleat to siphon off heat from the bottom of your foot. Winter rides are always shorter, you are more likely to throw a foot out in a snowy corner, and pushing your bike around becomes more common place. Luckily for me, I ride platforms on my DH bike in the summer, so I'm use to how my feet bobble a little in the rough. If you are interested in a platform setup, buy Five Ten's specifically, because their rubber is unparalleled. Don't cheap out on the pedals either, get large surface, thin side profile, nicely pinned pedals. These are what I run on the DH bike. The Five Tens come in a high top version as well as a lace-covered version called the Karver.

Well, I can't join you all for tomorrow's freeze fest...but, looking at the hourly forecast, you'll be dealing with temps in the 8-11 degree range. D@mn cold, but can certainly be dealt with. When it gets that cold, I ride flat pedals, with winter socks and boots, moose mitts on the bars, full on ski jacket, skull cap under helmet, and long tights. It's doable for me, but not for too long.

I am using those 5:10s that I bought from you for my winter shoes this year. They are a full size too big and can fit extra socks without cutting into circulation. The first ride in the winter was good but tomorrow will be a true test. I just wish that 5:10s had a little extra traction on the snow!

OK, I just want to do a pulse check. I think the snow is going to be a non-issue, but it's really fricken cold out. It looks from the picture that Chris is preparing to come, but I'm not sure if anyone else is interested in some adventure. Who's in at this point?

I think I am out. The ride sounds fun but the highway won't be. I rode around HR last night as the storm came in - temp's below 20. I got a nice smooth coating of ice head to toe. Feet were numb after about a hour and a half. Only wore one pair of socks and the winter shoes. It's going to take more than that tonight. Temps look to be around 9 degrees by 6 o'clock. Have fun!

I may be down depending on the amount of snow. My "racy" bike is my only one put together right now, and it was pretty crappy in the snow last week.

We meet at the lot on the west side of the park off of Paseo and Chelton at 6:00. Stay tuned to this thread this afternoon if you think you're coming. I'm sure we'll be updating throughout the day depending on what the conditions do.

I'm having a hard time finding motivation for the ride tonight. I don't mind cold weather, but damn, tonight old man Winter is keeping it real!
I might just be riding a bar stool.
Not to thread jack, but if anyone is interested in meeting up somewhere warm with a good beer selection let me know.

So here is what I plan on doing. With the fresh snow I really want to ride. So I plan on doing a quick 45 - 60 minute ride from the house with no stops in order to stay warm, then meet you folks at the bar. I am cool with either the Ho-Dog or Bristol.

Ute was fun on my lunch ride. I only got 4.5 miles in though. I was toasty warm, almost too warm, except my dam hands.....Didn't have much feeling in my finger tips. I did have to stop and manually raise the command post since it doesn't like the cold temps. I think that helped and they started getting feeling back.

I looks like Jay and I are the only two fools out of this bunch. We are riding from the house at 6, headed into Pulpit for and hour at the most. It is getting worse out there, but if anyone wants to have a drink or two at the house here at around 7:15 feel free to pop in.

In other news, I have new news about Pulpit that I'll share with you guys at some later date